MacLean-Fogg is hiring an Operations Manager for our Whitewater, WI manufacturing facility. In this role, you will lead day-to-day operations, develop and improve manufacturing processes, and drive safe, efficient production while supporting quality, cost, and delivery goals.
Location: Whitewater, WI
Work Arrangement: On-site
Schedule: 1st Shift
Employment Type: Full-time / Salary
Travel: Up to 10%
Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations with a focus on production efficiency, quality, safety, cost savings, and overall facility performance.
Develop and manage manufacturing plans and production schedules that balance customer demand with capacity, adjusting as needed for changes in demand, resource availability, or equipment performance.
Identify and implement best practices and process improvements that optimize cost, reduce lead time, improve productivity, and support continuous improvement.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align manufacturing activities with production goals and business objectives.
Establish, monitor, and enforce quality standards to ensure products meet organizational and industry requirements.
Maintain and administer safety protocols, reinforce compliance with safety regulations, and support a safe working environment.
Track and report vendor performance, helping ensure external suppliers meet applicable quality and delivery requirements.
Manage staffing levels, lead and develop team members, maintain required operational documentation, and promote 5S, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Bachelor's degree.
At least 6 years of relevant experience in manufacturing or operations.
Demonstrated experience managing production teams and driving process improvements.
Experience with manufacturing systems, lean production methodologies, and operational efficiency initiatives.
Eligible employees across MacLean-Fogg and its affiliated companies have access to a comprehensive benefits program designed to support health, financial well-being, time away, and development. This position is eligible for benefits that include:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match and potential profit sharing
Paid time off and paid holidays
Health Savings Account contributions for eligible plans
Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage
Paid parental leave
Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources
Virtual healthcare resources
Tuition reimbursement and development opportunities
Additional wellness, financial, and employee programs
Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.
Explore our full benefits and interactive resources: https://explore.benefits.macleanfogg.app
After a conditional offer, this position requires a pre-employment drug screen. Testing and employment decisions are administered consistent with applicable law.
MacLean-Fogg is a fourth-generation, family-owned American manufacturing company headquartered in Mundelein, Illinois. Founded in 1925, we design and manufacture engineered components and solutions for automotive and industrial markets.
Our portfolio includes MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions, OMCO, Mallard Manufacturing, and Threadstrong. Across our companies, we share a commitment to Integrity, People, Customers, and Stewardship while investing in our people, manufacturing capabilities, customers, and communities.
MacLean-Fogg and its affiliated companies are equal opportunity employers. We provide equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply, complete an assessment, or participate in the hiring process, contact careers@macleanfogg.com
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MacLean-Fogg is a fourth-generation, family-owned American manufacturing company headquartered in Mundelein, Illinois. Founded in 1925, the company designs and manufactures American-made engineered metal and plastic components and systems serving automotive, industrial equipment, material handling, renewable energy, construction, heavy equipment, and infrastructure markets.
With approximately 2,400 employees across U.S.-based manufacturing facilities, MacLean-Fogg works side-by-side with customers to turn requirements into manufacturable solutions through practical engineering, disciplined operations, and reliable delivery.
The company is led by President and CEO Duncan MacLean. His father and former CEO, Barry MacLean, serves as Chairman of the Board, continuing a century of family stewardship and reinvestment in American manufacturing.
MacLean-Fogg operates through a portfolio of specialized businesses. MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions provides engineered components through core process expertise including cold forming, cold extrusion, hot forging, warm forming, precision machining, automated assembly, and injection and insert molding, alongside fastener, plastic, and additive manufacturing solutions. Threadstrong serves the aftermarket and direct-to-consumer market with high-performance fasteners developed in partnership with MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions. OMCO expands structural and fabricated metal capability through Roll Forming Plus, OMCO Solar, and OMCO Fabrication. Mallard Manufacturing designs and produces engineered pallet flow and carton flow storage systems for manufacturing and distribution facilities.
